As more and more people become aware of the benefits of a plant-based diet, veganism has seen a rise in its popularity. Whether you're motivated by heart health, environmental awareness, or compassionate treatment of animals, eating more plants and less meat is a relatively simple way to effect real change in your life and the world.

So what has caused this shift, and what does it mean in terms of human behavior? The folks over at Top RN to BSN have put together an infographic explaining just that! What do you think?